Nimitz-Rosecrans intersection to be closed through a.m. rush hour

SAN DIEGO – The intersection of Nimitz Boulevard and Rosecrans Street in Point Loma is expected to remain closed during the Thursday morning rush hour as crews repair two major water main breaks in the area.

The first break, a 6-inch line, was reported just after 4 p.m. at the intersection of Rosecrans Street and Bessemer Street, said Arian Collins, spokesman for the city's water department.

Next, a 16-inch pipe ruptured underneath the intersection of Rosecrans and Nimitz, causing one lane to sink several inches. As of 8 p.m. Wednesday, water was still draining from the large pipe.

It is unknown at this time how many customers in the area have been left without water, Collins said.

The breaks caused major headaches during the Wednesday evening commute as police closed off streets leading to the major intersection.

Some closures are expected to remain in place overnight and will affect the Thursday morning commute. Crews are not expected to complete repairs until late Thursday morning, Collins said.

Water could be seen flowing several blocks away from the intersections. Collins did not know how much water was lost due to the ruptures.